Shannon Gilcrease
November 6, 1965 ~ November 3, 2010
Resided in:
Arden, NC
Shannon Gilcrease, 44, born on November 6, 1965, went to walk with the Lord on November 3, 2010 at Mission Hospitals, St. Joseph's Campus.
He is survived by his wife, Kim Gilcrease, and their children: daughters, Trisha, Courtney, and Megan, and son, Luke; his mother, Barbara Milling; father, Kent Gilcrease; and sister, Lisa Bennett.
Shannon was a Pharmacist since 1985. He was a kind man with a loving heart and could make anyone laugh with his wonderful sense of humor. Shannon had a passion for books and knowledge; he was always ready to learn something new.
A memorial service will be held for Shannon at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave. on Friday, November 5, at 5:00 p.m. with Pastor Arnold Vess officiating. His family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service. There will also be a reception following the service at South Side Christian Church, 52 Lower Christ School Rd., Fletcher. Friends and family are welcome to come and fellowship with people celebrating Shannon's life and his memory.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to South Side Christian Church, P.O. Box 19156, Asheville, NC 28815.
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I have known Shannon since we were in the first grade. He was a good friend and person. Wish he could have spent many more years with the family he always wanted. He will be missed.
Wow I just had the strongest feeling.
No Shannon didn’t speak to me. lol
But I somehow feel like I need to let you know that Shannon couldn’t be with his kids the way he wanted to be, so he is going to be with them through Kim, he is going to guide her and love her, walk with her everyday. He is going to be there in the tough times and the good times, just keep your heart open to him and let him shine through you.
Shannon was a big part of our lives. We know he is at peace with the Lord. Our love and prayers are with Kim,Barbara and the children. We will always be family.
Kim you gave your all to care for Shannon and we at Park Ridge Home Health are so proud of you and were glad to have served along side of you.
Kim, kids, and family; we just wanted to let you know we were sad to hear of your loss however we know that Shannon was a great person and will always be in your hearts. God will give you the guidence to get through the hard times and we will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers.
I have known Shannon since he was 6 years old. He and my son ,Rob, were close friends and even roommates at Northeast. We often thought of him. He was so happy with his family. His loss will be felt by many. All of us were proud of your success.
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I grew up with Shannon in Colfax. We attended elementary through high school together. I have many fond memories. Shannon was a great person and an awesome friend. He will be missed.
My old running buddy Shannon (Gondo)I have not seen him in several years but I will miss him none the less! He was the kind of friend you call in a pinch and would not think twice of doing the same for. May God watch over your family .
Kim is one of the most loving and wonderful caregivers I have ever seen. She truly was there for Shannon and the children for every moment and every step of the way. The love between this family touched so many hearts. I will be keeping this sweet family in my thoughts and prayers and know that God is holding them in the palm of his hand.
Precious Kim, I am so sorry for your loss. What great love, heart & courage you have shown.What a fine man Shannon must have been, and the love you shared,tremendous.Though I never met either of you in person the tribute of his obituary and the words in his guest book speak volumes for the people you are. May God hold you close & give you peace. You are in my thoughts & prayers. Colette
Uncle Shannon…this obituary doesn’t even begin to describe you in a nut-shell. I could go on for days (I have been) about how important you are, and always will be, to me. You are (and always will be) my favorite uncle! No one has ever paid attention to what I have to say like you did. You debated with me about politics, listened to my thoughts and the things I had learned recently. You made me feel safe on numerous occasions. You made me laugh every moment I was with you. You gave me a warm feeling when I would see you play with your children and teach Luke football moves while rooting for the Steelers during a game. I could go on and on, but you know how I feel about you!
Shannon’s memory will never, ever, dwindle. I will always remember his uniqueness, and ability to be different. He will forever live through Kim and his children. Kim took care of Shannon better than most professionals could have, and loved him in every way possible. Now, is the time for everyone who knew Shannon to help teach little Megan and Luke everything they know about Shannon. This is what he would want, and this one of the things I promised him I would do.
I love you Uncle Shannon <3
I love you Aunt Kim <3
'Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow,May looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow.'
Dear Dad,
You were so loving and kind and you always knew what we had on our mind. You took time to listen to us, give advice and defend us.
Daddy you are our very best friend! You have always been proud of our triumphs but when things went wrong, you were patient helpful & strong!
In all that we do, your love will play a part. There will always be a place for you deep within our heart. We want you to know, each day, each year that passes, We are even more glad, more grateful and proud just to call you OUR DAD! We Love You Daddy Today, Tomorrow and Forever through Eternity! Remember what you have always told us… JUST HAVE FUN! Have fun with Jesus. One day we will all be together again but until then, we will carry you with us deep within our hearts.
My Dear Sweet Husband,
I love you more today than ever before. I can’t say I do not miss you because ‘you’ KNOW I do!
It still amazes me that out of the whole world, I would find the one person who would make my life complete. We were both at the right place and at the right time in our lives to fall in love.
I am so thankful for EVERY MIRACLE that happened to bring us together. Every miracle given to us during the time we had together here in this world. And today, especially, I realize once again that our love was truly meant to be.
I love you Shannon, I will always love you. Thank you for allowing God to move in our lives. Thank you for our children who you will be able to live on forever through them. Thank you for loving me! I miss you so much but we will all be together soon and what a rejoicing day that will be. I see Blurple Sweetie. How awesome is that? Save a dance for me okay… I love you
Shannon was our pharmacist for a long time and for most of that, he was a friend. He will be dearly missed.
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Uncle Shannon, I miss you. So much. I wish you were here, today more than ever. Black Friday just wont be the same without you here. I love you!
Praying for you and your family !!
So very sorry to hear about Shannon. Please call me. I am so worried about you and would like to be there for you. I didn’t even know he was sick. Mary Bonnette told me he had been sick a long time. Just never knew. You are in my prayers. I love you!!
My Sweet Hubby,
It is Christmas Eve and I miss you so much. I am keeping all of our family traditions going. We just watched Its a Wonderful Life and the babies are tucked away in bed. I found some of your gifts you left for us. They are under the tree for in the morning. Give Jesus a huge Happy Birthday hug for us and have fun with Him. I love you Shannon today, tomorrow and through eternity. Merry Christmas Sweetie.
Your Wife,
Kimberly
We love you Shanon Jay Gilcrease! I opened my eyes this morning and my first thought was of you. There is not a day that passes by that you are not thought of and missed! We remember all of the good times we had as a family and all of the love you gave to myself and to our children. We think of you in silence and we speak of you daily. You were not only my husband but my best friend too. I thank God for the time we had together and for the blessings we thought we would never have. I see you every day as I watch our children grow, they are so much like you! I know you are proud of them and they are VERY proud of you! The best Daddy in the world! What an inspiration you were and still are to them and to me. Every where we go and in everything we do…We carry you with us in our hearts, your memory will remain strong and we will forever love you! The day will come when we are all together again and what a glorious day that will be! For now, there is some comfort knowing you are kept in God’s care. I love you sweetie!